Antieke buste van een bebaarde man 1679

This 1679 engraving by Etienne Baudet depicts an ancient Roman bust. The artwork, which measures 388mm by 278mm, showcases a detailed and realistic rendering of a bearded man, likely a Roman noble or military figure. The inscription on the engraving indicates that the bust was from the collection of the renowned French antiquarian, Jean-Baptiste de La Caille. This detailed depiction exemplifies the interest in classical antiquity during the 17th century.